used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE REHABILITATION OF LARRY THE BAT The small French window of the new Sanctuary, that gave on the dirty little courtyard which, in turn, paralleled a black and narrow lane, with its high, board fence, opened cautiously, noiselessly.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading The dilapidated roller shade was drawn down, and, guided by the sense of touch, the rent that gaped across it was carefully pinned together.
anew
From this reading The window was closed again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE REHABILITATION OF LARRY THE BAT The small French window of the new Sanctuary, that gave on the dirty little courtyard which, in turn, paralleled a black and narrow lane, with its high, board fence, opened cautiously, noiselessly.
BATnounUS /bæt/
nocturnal mouselike mammal with forelimbs modified to form membranous wings and anatomical adaptations for echolocation by which they navigate
From this reading THE REHABILITATION OF LARRY THE BAT The small French window of the new Sanctuary, that gave on the dirty little courtyard which, in turn, paralleled a black and narrow lane, with its high, board fence, opened cautiously, noiselessly.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading THE REHABILITATION OF LARRY THE BAT The small French window of the new Sanctuary, that gave on the dirty little courtyard which, in turn, paralleled a black and narrow lane, with its high, board fence, opened cautiously, noiselessly.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading THE REHABILITATION OF LARRY THE BAT The small French window of the new Sanctuary, that gave on the dirty little courtyard which, in turn, paralleled a black and narrow lane, with its high, board fence, opened cautiously, noiselessly.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The dilapidated roller shade was drawn down, and, guided by the sense of touch, the rent that gaped across it was carefully pinned together.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading The dilapidated roller shade was drawn down, and, guided by the sense of touch, the rent that gaped across it was carefully pinned together.
carpetnounUS /ˈkɑːrpət/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading There was no moon to shine in through the top-light and uncharitably disclose the greasy, ragged carpet, or the squalor of the room.
cautiouslyadverbUS /ˈkɔːʃəsli/
as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact
From this reading THE REHABILITATION OF LARRY THE BAT The small French window of the new Sanctuary, that gave on the dirty little courtyard which, in turn, paralleled a black and narrow lane, with its high, board fence, opened cautiously, noiselessly.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading The window was closed again.
courtyardnounUS /ˈkɔːrt.jɑːrd/
An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by the walls of a house.
From this reading THE REHABILITATION OF LARRY THE BAT The small French window of the new Sanctuary, that gave on the dirty little courtyard which, in turn, paralleled a black and narrow lane, with its high, board fence, opened cautiously, noiselessly.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading A dark form slipped silently into the room.
dilapidatedadjectiveUS /dəˈlæpədeɪtɪd/
in deplorable condition
From this reading The dilapidated roller shade was drawn down, and, guided by the sense of touch, the rent that gaped across it was carefully pinned together.
dirtyadjectiveUS /ˈdɜːrti/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading THE REHABILITATION OF LARRY THE BAT The small French window of the new Sanctuary, that gave on the dirty little courtyard which, in turn, paralleled a black and narrow lane, with its high, board fence, opened cautiously, noiselessly.
discloseverbUS /dɪˈskloʊz/
make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
From this reading There was no moon to shine in through the top-light and uncharitably disclose the greasy, ragged carpet, or the squalor of the room.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The dilapidated roller shade was drawn down, and, guided by the sense of touch, the rent that gaped across it was carefully pinned together.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading The dilapidated roller shade was drawn down, and, guided by the sense of touch, the rent that gaped across it was carefully pinned together.
enclose with a fence
From this reading THE REHABILITATION OF LARRY THE BAT The small French window of the new Sanctuary, that gave on the dirty little courtyard which, in turn, paralleled a black and narrow lane, with its high, board fence, opened cautiously, noiselessly.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading A dark form slipped silently into the room.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading THE REHABILITATION OF LARRY THE BAT The small French window of the new Sanctuary, that gave on the dirty little courtyard which, in turn, paralleled a black and narrow lane, with its high, board fence, opened cautiously, noiselessly.
gaped
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From this reading The dilapidated roller shade was drawn down, and, guided by the sense of touch, the rent that gaped across it was carefully pinned together.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading THE REHABILITATION OF LARRY THE BAT The small French window of the new Sanctuary, that gave on the dirty little courtyard which, in turn, paralleled a black and narrow lane, with its high, board fence, opened cautiously, noiselessly.
greasyadjectiveUS /ˈɡriːsi/
containing an unusual amount of grease or oil
From this reading There was no moon to shine in through the top-light and uncharitably disclose the greasy, ragged carpet, or the squalor of the room.
guidedadjectiveUS /ˈɡaɪdəd/
subject to guidance or control especially after launching
From this reading The dilapidated roller shade was drawn down, and, guided by the sense of touch, the rent that gaped across it was carefully pinned together.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading THE REHABILITATION OF LARRY THE BAT The small French window of the new Sanctuary, that gave on the dirty little courtyard which, in turn, paralleled a black and narrow lane, with its high, board fence, opened cautiously, noiselessly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE REHABILITATION OF LARRY THE BAT The small French window of the new Sanctuary, that gave on the dirty little courtyard which, in turn, paralleled a black and narrow lane, with its high, board fence, opened cautiously, noiselessly.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A dark form slipped silently into the room.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The dilapidated roller shade was drawn down, and, guided by the sense of touch, the rent that gaped across it was carefully pinned together.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE REHABILITATION OF LARRY THE BAT The small French window of the new Sanctuary, that gave on the dirty little courtyard which, in turn, paralleled a black and narrow lane, with its high, board fence, opened cautiously, noiselessly.
a narrow way or road
From this reading THE REHABILITATION OF LARRY THE BAT The small French window of the new Sanctuary, that gave on the dirty little courtyard which, in turn, paralleled a black and narrow lane, with its high, board fence, opened cautiously, noiselessly.
LARRY
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From this reading THE REHABILITATION OF LARRY THE BAT The small French window of the new Sanctuary, that gave on the dirty little courtyard which, in turn, paralleled a black and narrow lane, with its high, board fence, opened cautiously, noiselessly.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE REHABILITATION OF LARRY THE BAT The small French window of the new Sanctuary, that gave on the dirty little courtyard which, in turn, paralleled a black and narrow lane, with its high, board fence, opened cautiously, noiselessly.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading There was no moon to shine in through the top-light and uncharitably disclose the greasy, ragged carpet, or the squalor of the room.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading THE REHABILITATION OF LARRY THE BAT The small French window of the new Sanctuary, that gave on the dirty little courtyard which, in turn, paralleled a black and narrow lane, with its high, board fence, opened cautiously, noiselessly.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE REHABILITATION OF LARRY THE BAT The small French window of the new Sanctuary, that gave on the dirty little courtyard which, in turn, paralleled a black and narrow lane, with its high, board fence, opened cautiously, noiselessly.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no moon to shine in through the top-light and uncharitably disclose the greasy, ragged carpet, or the squalor of the room.
noiselesslyadverb
without a sound
From this reading THE REHABILITATION OF LARRY THE BAT The small French window of the new Sanctuary, that gave on the dirty little courtyard which, in turn, paralleled a black and narrow lane, with its high, board fence, opened cautiously, noiselessly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE REHABILITATION OF LARRY THE BAT The small French window of the new Sanctuary, that gave on the dirty little courtyard which, in turn, paralleled a black and narrow lane, with its high, board fence, opened cautiously, noiselessly.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE REHABILITATION OF LARRY THE BAT The small French window of the new Sanctuary, that gave on the dirty little courtyard which, in turn, paralleled a black and narrow lane, with its high, board fence, opened cautiously, noiselessly.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading THE REHABILITATION OF LARRY THE BAT The small French window of the new Sanctuary, that gave on the dirty little courtyard which, in turn, paralleled a black and narrow lane, with its high, board fence, opened cautiously, noiselessly.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There was no moon to shine in through the top-light and uncharitably disclose the greasy, ragged carpet, or the squalor of the room.
paralleledverbUS /ˈperəleld/
past form of “parallel” — be parallel to
From this reading THE REHABILITATION OF LARRY THE BAT The small French window of the new Sanctuary, that gave on the dirty little courtyard which, in turn, paralleled a black and narrow lane, with its high, board fence, opened cautiously, noiselessly.
pinnedverbUS /pɪnd/
inflected form of “pin” — to hold fast or prevent from moving
From this reading The dilapidated roller shade was drawn down, and, guided by the sense of touch, the rent that gaped across it was carefully pinned together.
raggedadjectiveUS /ˈræɡəd/
being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn
From this reading There was no moon to shine in through the top-light and uncharitably disclose the greasy, ragged carpet, or the squalor of the room.
REHABILITATIONnounUS /ˌriːhəbɪləˈteɪʃən/
the restoration of someone to a useful place in society
From this reading THE REHABILITATION OF LARRY THE BAT The small French window of the new Sanctuary, that gave on the dirty little courtyard which, in turn, paralleled a black and narrow lane, with its high, board fence, opened cautiously, noiselessly.
rentverbUS /rent/
let for money
From this reading The dilapidated roller shade was drawn down, and, guided by the sense of touch, the rent that gaped across it was carefully pinned together.
rollernounUS /ˈroʊlər/
a grounder that rolls along the infield
From this reading The dilapidated roller shade was drawn down, and, guided by the sense of touch, the rent that gaped across it was carefully pinned together.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading A dark form slipped silently into the room.
SanctuarynounUS /ˈsæŋk.tʃu.er.i/
A place of safety, refuge, or holy retreat within the academy.
From this reading THE REHABILITATION OF LARRY THE BAT The small French window of the new Sanctuary, that gave on the dirty little courtyard which, in turn, paralleled a black and narrow lane, with its high, board fence, opened cautiously, noiselessly.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading The dilapidated roller shade was drawn down, and, guided by the sense of touch, the rent that gaped across it was carefully pinned together.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading The dilapidated roller shade was drawn down, and, guided by the sense of touch, the rent that gaped across it was carefully pinned together.
shineverbUS /ʃaɪn/
be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading There was no moon to shine in through the top-light and uncharitably disclose the greasy, ragged carpet, or the squalor of the room.
without speaking
From this reading A dark form slipped silently into the room.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading A dark form slipped silently into the room.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE REHABILITATION OF LARRY THE BAT The small French window of the new Sanctuary, that gave on the dirty little courtyard which, in turn, paralleled a black and narrow lane, with its high, board fence, opened cautiously, noiselessly.
squalornounUS /ˈskwɑːlər/
sordid dirtiness
From this reading There was no moon to shine in through the top-light and uncharitably disclose the greasy, ragged carpet, or the squalor of the room.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE REHABILITATION OF LARRY THE BAT The small French window of the new Sanctuary, that gave on the dirty little courtyard which, in turn, paralleled a black and narrow lane, with its high, board fence, opened cautiously, noiselessly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE REHABILITATION OF LARRY THE BAT The small French window of the new Sanctuary, that gave on the dirty little courtyard which, in turn, paralleled a black and narrow lane, with its high, board fence, opened cautiously, noiselessly.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no moon to shine in through the top-light and uncharitably disclose the greasy, ragged carpet, or the squalor of the room.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading There was no moon to shine in through the top-light and uncharitably disclose the greasy, ragged carpet, or the squalor of the room.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was no moon to shine in through the top-light and uncharitably disclose the greasy, ragged carpet, or the squalor of the room.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The dilapidated roller shade was drawn down, and, guided by the sense of touch, the rent that gaped across it was carefully pinned together.
top-light
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From this reading There was no moon to shine in through the top-light and uncharitably disclose the greasy, ragged carpet, or the squalor of the room.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading The dilapidated roller shade was drawn down, and, guided by the sense of touch, the rent that gaped across it was carefully pinned together.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading THE REHABILITATION OF LARRY THE BAT The small French window of the new Sanctuary, that gave on the dirty little courtyard which, in turn, paralleled a black and narrow lane, with its high, board fence, opened cautiously, noiselessly.
uncharitably
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From this reading There was no moon to shine in through the top-light and uncharitably disclose the greasy, ragged carpet, or the squalor of the room.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The window was closed again.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE REHABILITATION OF LARRY THE BAT The small French window of the new Sanctuary, that gave on the dirty little courtyard which, in turn, paralleled a black and narrow lane, with its high, board fence, opened cautiously, noiselessly.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading THE REHABILITATION OF LARRY THE BAT The small French window of the new Sanctuary, that gave on the dirty little courtyard which, in turn, paralleled a black and narrow lane, with its high, board fence, opened cautiously, noiselessly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE REHABILITATION OF LARRY THE BAT The small French window of the new Sanctuary, that gave on the dirty little courtyard which, in turn, paralleled a black and narrow lane, with its high, board fence, opened cautiously, noiselessly.
